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Wendy MacWilliams

@wendymacwilliams.bsky.social
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Presbyterian Minister @ StJamesHanwell. PA to pastoral pup Fashionably Late Rachel. Former economic developer, forever a community builder. At that age. Born Islander, Atlantic-rooted. Fluent in wit, dry humour and bad jokes. Runs on ish time.

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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Glad Adam Sandler was able to cover for me and officiate at the T&T wedding. I was busy.
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
He is awesome. A lot of great pitchers on that team. They have stretched themselves and some this season.
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
If only you had been behind Kirk so you could shout out a pep talk to Yesavage.
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Welcome back Kirkie and Babe! #BlueJays
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Let the (dairy) bar crawls begin!
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
I forgot to include Gardening!
Updated June calendar of events at St. James
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Community Breakfast— Sat, May 9, 9–11 am, co-hosted by Friends of Hanwell & Gr 8 students/parents from HPA. Profits help students with school trip, supplement weekend backpack program, provide seasonal assistance to families & more. Also thanks to Co-op Fredericton. Freewill offering. All welcome.
A mostly textual poster featuring an image of a breakfast plate, coffee and orange juice and a detail of the breakfast.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
From the Presbyterian Church in Canada
I textual image with the words:
In response to claims made by the President of the United States of America and his administration, The Presbyterian Church in Canada reaffirms its rejection of the sinful use and misuse of the church's scriptures, language, symbols and theology to condone or justify violence, killing, and the shame and inhumanity of war. The PCC also rejects anything that destroys life and diminishes our ability to fight hunger, poverty and disease, and to seek justice in the world.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Join us for a time of prayer, reflection, & fellowship at our Tuesday #LentenLunch Series. Explore meaningful prayers from the Christian tradition that continue to guide and inspire faith today. We begin with a short time of worship and reflection, then have a soup lunch and conversation. Noon-1pm
A picture of a cross in the clouds beside praying hands and a bowl of soup. The text says:

Tuesday Lenten Lunch Series
Listening for God:
Prayers Across the Ages

St. James Presbyterian Church
1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell

March 10: Prayers of Ignatius (Rev. Wendy MacWilliams)
March 17: St. Patrick's Breastplate (Rev. Wendy MacWilliams)
March 24: The Serenity Prayer (Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery)
March 31: Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi (Rev. Doug Blaikie)

Time: Noon - 1 p.m.

• 15-20 min worship followed by soup lunch.
• Freewill donations at lunch in support of PWS&D food security initiatives.
• Worship will also be live streamed.

All are welcome!
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Community Breakfast— Sat, Mar 21, 9–11 am, co-hosted by Friends of Hanwell & Gr 8 students/parents from HPA. Profits help students with school trip, supplement weekend backpack program, provide seasonal assistance to families & more. Also thanks to Co-op Fredericton. Freewill offering. All welcome.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
Saturday, March 21,  9 - 11 a.m.
St. James Presbyterian Church
1991 Route 640, Hanwell
Hosted by
St. James Presbyterian Church
Friends of Hanwell
Grade 8 Students & Parents of Hanwell Park Academy
Profits "feed" the Bears and Cubs of Hanwell Park Academy
Supporting HPA students through
Food • Learning • Opportunity • Compassion
Cost: FREEWILL OFFERING
Accessible Facility.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Thank you, Fredericton Co-op!!
A picture of a cheque presentation ceremony and a person shopping at the Co-op. The text says:

Thank you Fredericton Direct Charge Co-op!

The $1,500 grant from your Community Fund will help St. James Presbyterian Church:
• Stock our outdoor community blessings cupboard
• Provide refreshments at our monthly all-ages First Fridays Games Night
• Cover groceries for our community breakfasts.

Profits from our community breakfasts, in turn, "feed" the bears and cubs at Hanwell Park Academy by:
• Helping Grade 8 students participate in their school trip to Quebec
• Purchasing snacks for students during the school week
• Supplementing the weekend backpack program with additional food and toiletries
• Providing seasonal assistance to families in need.

Thank you for partnering with us in caring for community and nurturing social connections.
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
I'm surprised cocktail slush recipes didn't pop up on my screen! Would be fitting given the weather!
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Funny how on the week my seasonal camping deposit will be cashed, Facebook starts posting drink recipes in my news feed. 🍹
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
She's customized her message.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Join us for a delicious Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, February 17 4:00–6:30 pm Enjoy 3 types of pancakes, sausages, baked beans, biscuits and rolls, gingerbread cake, and refreshments. Gluten-free options available on request. Cost: Freewill donation ♿ Good food, good fellowship, good fun!
A poster featuring a stack of pancakes and the text:
Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 17 4-6:30 p.m.
St. James Presbyterian Church
1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell
Menu: 3 types of pancakes, sausages, baked beans, biscuits and rolls, gingerbread cake, refreshments (Gluten-free options on request)
Cost: Freewill donation
Accessible facility
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
🎄Festive community Breakfast: Sat Dec 13, 9 - 11 am 🎄 Price: freewill donation! Hosted by St. James, Friends of Hanwell, and Hanwell Park Academy Grade 8 students/parents Profits support our "Feed the Bears" weekend food backpack program and the Grade 8 trip to Quebec ...and Santa will here!
Poster with a cartoon picture of Santa and Rudolph and the following text:
Community Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 13, 9 - 11 a.m.
St. James Presbyterian Church
1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell
Hosted by
St. James, Friends of Hanwell, and Grade 8 students and parents of Hanwell Park Academy
Price: Freewill offering.
Breakfast profits support our "Feed the Bears" weekend (food) backpack program at HPA, as well as the grade 8
HPA school trip to Quebec.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Tonight, at our service of comfort and hope, we built the poinsettia tree in memory of those who have gone before.
A “Christmas Tree” built from poinsettias in memory of those that went before.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
🎲♟️🃏 First Fridays Games Night Dec 5 🧩🎉 Join us 6:30–9 pm for a night of fun, laughter, and community. All ages welcome! (Under 10 yrs must be accompanied by an adult.) Games and snacks provided. Invite a friend or two! A D&D game will also be running (beginners welcome). ♿
First Fridays Games Night
St. James Presbyterian Church
1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell
First Friday of the month.
Join us December 5 from 6:30–9 p.m.
Intergenerational! All ages welcome!
(children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult).
We'll provide games and snacks, but feel free to bring games—and friends—tool
D&D game will be offered, Beginners welcome!
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
December at St. James is full of meaningful moments — worship, fellowship, music, meals, and spaces for care and connection as we move through Advent toward Christmas. Take a look at what’s coming up this month — we look forward to sharing the season with you.
Calendar of events for the month of December featuring a lot of small text— printed copies are available at the church.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
The poinsettia tree has been a cherished part of this service since 2011. Each poinsettia represents someone dear—loved ones we miss, moments we honour. If you would like to dedicate a poinsettia, please contact the church office at 506) 450-4031 or stjameshanwell@outlook.com or at the service
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Service of Comfort and Hope Sun Dec 7 at 7 pm All welcome A quiet and contemplative service offering a space for anyone seeking light in the midst of darkness, comfort in the face of sorrow, hope in the face of despair, or the assurance of God’s presence.
A picture of 2 candles surrounded by poinsettias and the text:
St. James Presbyterian Church
invites you to our annual Service of Comfort and Hope.
Sunday, December 7 at 7 p.m.
Reception will follow.
To reserve a poinsettia for the memorial poinsettia tree please contact
the church office at
(506) 450-4031 or
stjameshanwell@outlook.com.
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
In 1985 I was one of the winners for the Burger King - RCMP writing contest. I quite enjoy telling people I was an RCMP officer and even attended the Depot. The two events were maybe 20 years apart and the latter was simply a visit, but it sounds impressive. I still have the essay. It's hilarious.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Fun Fact: Basketball was invented by a Presbyterian ministry candidate who graduated from the Presbyterian College in Montreal. (Thanks @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social for the inspiration.) presbyterian.ca/stewardship/...
presbyterian.ca
Stories of Giving: Dr. James Naismith
Dr. James Naismith After graduating from Presbyterian College in Montreal, the young Presbyterian ministerial candidate decided he could have a greater impact through sports than he could in tradition...
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Two events for the price of one—that is, ABSOLUTELY FREE!! This Friday night (Nov. 7) at St. James, come for your shot, and stay for the fun! 💉🎲 If your shots are up-to-date, just come for the games. Just need the shot? Have a beverage and watch the games. Let’s stay healthy and connected!
FLU AND COVID SHOT COMMUNITY CLINICS
Another clinic added!
When: Friday, November 7 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: St. James Presbyterian Church
1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell
Hosted by The Medicine Shoppe Hanwell
To book: Call The Medicine Shoppe at 506-206-7667
Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are encouraged to avoid waiting.
Drive-by vaccines available, but someone must enter the building to register you and alert staff to your arrival.
Enjoy a hot beverage from St. James while you sit a few minutes afterwards.
It's also Game Night at St. James (6:30 - 9 p.m.), so feel free to stay for games as well!
Let's stay healthy together!First Fridays Games Night
St. James Presbyterian Church
1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell
First Friday of the month.
Join us November 7 from 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Intergenerational! All ages welcome!
(children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult).
We'll provide games and snacks,
but feel free to bring games - and friends - tool
D&D game will be offered. Beginners welcolne!
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Time change reminder inspired by Blue Jays. Jays are changing the clock. Message also says Go Jays Go!
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Not the Presbyterians. Too much water. They would just swap out windshield fluid with plain water and flip wipers on as needed. Water still reaches back of vehicle and candy doesn't get ruined... wet PB cups would be a sin!
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
"Oooooh yeah"savage! WTG Jays!
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
There are a lot of healthy elements there. Peanuts - protein. Ice cubes - water. Cheetos - Calcium and protein because they are cheesies... and, well, the sour candies are not sweet so they can't be unhealthy... right?
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
@stjameshanwell.bsky.social #bluejays
St. James church outdoor sign updated with the following: Psalm 84 says sparrow finds home. Us: and Jays find home runs.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Next Saturday, Nov. 1. Reservations are required and can be booked now (and usually sell out!) so reserve yours ASAP.
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Well played... like Yamamoto 😃
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Couldn't bring yourself to share the baseball joke in the text? I guess I struck out on that, and there wasn't even any foul language. Ok I'll stop now. 🤣🤣🤣
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Updated this morning!
St. James Church - sign says Let's Go Blue Jays! Originally also said Faith, Hope, Fastballs. Updated Saturday replacing fastballs with grand slam.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Let's go Blue Jays!
Update on our church sign:
WORSHIP SUNDAY
11 A.M.
WELCOME
LET'S GO BLUE JAYS!
FAITH
HOPE
FASTBALLS
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
What an spectacular picture! Even more so, I imagine, in person!
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
FLU AND COVID SHOT COMMUNITY CLINICS Mon, Oct 20 10 am–2 pm Tue, Oct 28 4 pm–8 pm Here at St. James, hosted by The Medicine Shoppe Hanwell Walk-ins welcome, but appointments encouraged (call The Medicine Shoppe at 506-206-7667). See poster for further details
FLU AND COVID SHOT COMMUNITY CLINICS
More clinics added!
When:
Monday, October 20 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
and
Tuesday, October 28 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: St. James Presbyterian Church
1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell
Hosted by The Medicine Shoppe Hanwell
To book: Call The Medicine Shoppe at 506-206-7667
Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are encouraged to avoid waiting.
Drive-by vaccines available, but someone must enter the building to register you and alert staff to your arrival.
Enjoy a hot beverage from St. James while you sit a few minutes afterwards.
Let's stay healthy together!
Accessibile facility
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
The pastoral pup misunderstood what we meant by Games Night and played dead.
Picture of Rachel the pastoral pup sleeping in a "play dead" pose.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
We are grateful for the insight gained through Ability New Brunswick’s accessibility review. Aided by our new Accessibility Ministry Team, we are moving forward to strengthen accessibility in our facilities, activities, and in the ways we build community. See more at www.facebook.com/AbilityNewBr...
Folks standing on the accessibility ramp into the church
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
We host the 2nd Hanwell Scouting Group, who are starting their fall programs the week of Sep. 15. New scouters welcome: Scouts (ages 11-14) – Mon. 7–9 PM Beavers (ages 5-7) – Thurs. 6–7 PM Cubs (ages 8-10) – Thurs. 7–8:30 PM www.facebook.com/2ndHanwellSc... www.scouts.ca pccweb.ca/stjameshanwe...
new brunswick scouting logo featuring new brunswick flag, a covered bridge over a river, a tent and a campfire
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Cutting libraries and librarian positions is extremely short-sighted on so many levels and will have long term consequences, not only on students and the school system, but society in general.
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Acorns are Earth's Legos.
Acorns on the ground in Bear Island. Acorns are Earth's Legos.
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
I just read that peas are a popular pizza topping in Brazil. Did pineapple pizza lovers dig up that bit of news to improve their standing on the worst pizza topping top ten list (for the record, I like pineapple)?
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Picked lots of garden goodies at the trailer today!
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
From a faith perspective, it's common to say - when a person dies - that they have received their glory (ie eternal glory from God). Today was my birthday. I got this as a fortune cookie at the Dip. 🤣🤣🤣 Geez, 49 isn't that old (except when it is pointed out you were born in the 1900s).
Fortune cookie says "You will soon have your moment of glory."
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Shared by the Murray River PEI Bulletin "Yes, it's been that hot. "🤣
Picture of a corn field where corn has turned into popcorn and a bulldozer is bringing in the big crop - quote, "Yes it's that hot haha."
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
A joke my uncle told years ago and still makes me laugh. 1st guy: M R Ducks 2nd guy: M R Not 1st guy: M R Sew. Cedar Wings? 2nd guy: Whale Oil Beef Hooked! M R Ducks!
6 ducks relaxing in the river at Bear Island
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Making ice is my greatest accomplishment so far today and I'm cool with that. 🧊🧊🧊
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Effective August 1st, we’re cutting tolls on the Confederation Bridge from $50 to $20 — and cutting fares on all interprovincial ferries in half in Atlantic Canada. Canada’s new government is bringing down costs and building one strong, Canadian economy.
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
In Bear Island. Awesome strong breeze. Would make for choppy boating, but excellent broomstick travel. 🧹
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